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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Late News Flash:Charlie Kelly-Church, the Blue Heeler Cross from Alburquerque, has a new post on her blog. She hadn't posted since last October so please stop over at her blog and leave a welcome back comment.

WHILE THE CAT'S AWAY

THE DOGS WILL PLAY

Hey Hounders,Well dad is out of town on "business travel" to VA Beach. It's about a 3 hour drive so he's isn't too far away. He'll be back Thursday night so mom is in charge of us all; feeding, letting us out, bedding us down etc. This is mom's final examination week of the semester at LVT school so she'll be up in her office studying while we get to run rampant through the house. Hopefully we'll be able to survive 'til dad gets back. If necessary, we can always call 9-1-1.. Dad actually has to leave instructions for mom so she knows who gets what. Sophie and Homer get special food for allergies. Homer needs his ears cleaned every night to prevent infection. We all need tick inspection / removal when we come in from the paddock and mom doesn't like ticks. Traffic control is important in order to prevent skirmishes.Jack and the Newfs are like oil and water; actually more like hydrogen and an ignition source. It'll be interesting. Mom's had to do this before and we've all still here so she's got a handle on it.The worse part of dad's trip is that he'll be away for his "Beatles Birthday" which is tomorrow - Wednesday, May 5th. We would really like to surprise him for his birthday so we want y'all to send presents. We'd appreciate it very much if those of you who can afford it would send only one dollar ($1.00) for our dad's birthday gift to the Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary Air Conditioner Drive that we are sponsoring. You can read about it at the top of the right side bar here on our blog. We are over (just barely) half way to our goal. Just click on this logo to "Chip-In" for dad's gift. It'll make him real happy on what will be an otherwise bleak and lonely "Beatles Birthday."

If you can't afford to send a donation, but you do information searches on the internet, you can donate free every time you do a search. Here's a new easy way to raise money for AHGRRS.

Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to your favorite cause every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 900 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to the charity or school of your choice. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause!

Here's the web site — http://www.goodsearch.com. Here's our proof that just simple internet searches and shopping can make a big difference. You can track the amount of your donations. This is the history of the donations that our mom and dad have mad so far this year and since they started using GoodSearch for internet searches and shopping and this contribution was free:

Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary

ID: 15639

Year:

Month

Searches

$ Raised from Searches(1)

$ Raised from Shopping(2)

Total (Estimated)

January

186

$1.86

$2.53

$4.39

February

351

$3.51

$0.00

$3.51

March

507

$5.07

$30.20

$35.27

April

374

$3.74

$0.00

$3.74

May

13

$0.13

$0.00

$0.13

Total: Year-to-Date

1431

$14.31

$32.73

$47.04

Total: Since Inception

6721

$72.69

$84.03

$156.72

The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards your cause. The sky is the limit so please spread the word!

Please use this site honestly. Fraudulent searches will result in a charity being de-listed.

1 Estimated results. Fifty percent of the revenue generated from advertisers on GoodSearch is shared with the charity, school or nonprofit organization of your choosing. We estimate that each Web search will generate approximately $0.01 (image, video, Yellow Pages, and site-specific searches are not included). In fiscal 2006, 2007 and 2008 (October through September), each search actually earned 1.3 cents. However, with the soft economy and falling advertising rates in 2009, we expect this number to be lower. 2 Updated weekly. The data from GoodSearch is calculated in real time, while the GoodShop shopping data is posted weekly. GoodShop donations may also be delayed in posting as our retailers can take up to eight weeks to report sales back to us. Also, you may notice a change in the totals due to returned merchandise or cancelled orders.

STAND-UP BORU(Double Feature)

A marine biologist developed a race of genetically engineered dolphins that could live forever if they were fed a steady diet of seagulls. One day, his supply of the birds ran out so he had to go out and trap some more. On the way back, he spied two lions asleep on the road. Afraid to wake them, he gingerly stepped over them. Immediately, he was arrested and charged with ... transporting gulls across sedate lions for immortal porpoises.

GOD LOVES DRUNK PEOPLE TOO

A man and his wife were awoken at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door.The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for apush."Not a chance," says the husband, "it is 3:00 in the morning!"He slams the door and returns to bed."Who was that?" asked his wife.."Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers."Did you help him?" she asks."No, I did not, it is 3:00 in the morning and it is pouring rain out there!""Well, you have a short memory," says his wife. "Can't you Remember about three months ago when we broke down, and those two guys helped us? I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself!"The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the pounding rain.He calls out into the dark, "Hello, are you still there?""Yes," comes back the answer."Do you still need a push?"calls out the husband."Yes, please!" comes the reply from the dark."Where are you?" asks the husband."Over here, on the swing," replied the drunk.- Boru

We hope that all of our friends in those areas ravaged by the devastating boom-booms, tomatoes and flash flooding are all safe. We hope that all of our Gulf Coast friends are not too adversely affected by the environmental disaster taking place off of their shores. It is important to put everything in prospective; material things can be replaced; life can not.

You are doing a great job while your dad is gone! However, I think the Beatle barkday surprise is toast. Do you really think he doesn't check in via the web to find out what you are doing? HaHa, you plan surprises about as well as my muzzer!

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE FIVE BRAVO-ZULU AWARD WINNERS TO DATE ARE:

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS; ORIGINALLY FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

As of 11/05/2016, our thundering herd is currently comprised of 7 dogs and 5 kitties;

3 Golden Retrievers (Shelby, Tre', & Finnegan),

1 Yellow Labrador Retriever Rescue (Abbey),

1 Golden Retriever/Chow mix Rescue (Patti),

1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog (Max),

1 Black Flat Coated Retriever Rescue (Charlie),

1 Maine Coon Cat (Boru),

1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat Rescue (Jenny),

1 dark gray Asian cat Rescue (Gracie),

1 Siamese Blue Point cat Rescue (Lily), &

1 "somethingorother" short hair cat Recue (Yeti);

all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012, the Bumpass Hounds & Kitties all moved from Bumpass, VA (from whence we got our Blog Tag) to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

About us: THE BUMPASS HOUNDS

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES (10/05/12): Jubal, 12 year old Golden Retriever, the senior member of the pack; Sophie, 9 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Shelby, 8 year old Golden Retriever; Jack, 7 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Abby, 6 year old Yellow Labrador / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Max, 5 year old Landseer (Newfoundland Dog); Patti, 2 year old Australian Shepherd / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Charlie, a 1 year old black Flat Coated Retriever (Rescue); Alex and Boru, 8 year old Maine Coon cats; Jenny, an 8 year old rescued tortie Ragamuffin cat; Gracie, a 2 year old rescued short hair Asaian mix cat; and Lily, a 1 year old Siamese Blue Point cat. The Bumpass Hounds rescues dogs come from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Delray, WV.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS FAMILY PORTRAIT - NOVEMBER 2007

JEB - Homer - Jubal - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max & Gordon

WHERE'S BUMPASS?

Along the southeast shore of Lake Anna, Virginia. Click on the above photo and open in a new tab or window for a visual map. You can view "Lake Anna Connections" at: http://www.lakeannaconnections.com/

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/They savedGordie, Abby,Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie,andPatti,who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shilohwill kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.-Jubal -J.E.B. - Sophie -Shelby- Abby- Jack- Max- Shiloh -Radar- Patti- Charlie (Woof!)Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie- Lily(Meow!)

JUBAL - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Canine Good Citizen

SOPHIE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Our former "Foster" Girl

Shelby

Village Princess

Abby (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Village Busybody

JACK - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Enforcer

Max (Brutus Maximus)

Village Watchdog

Patti (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Happy Yappy

Charlie (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

The Black Sheep of the Family

ALEX - OVER THE RAINBOW

Big Al

Boru

Boogers Boru

Jenny (RESCUE)

Jen-Jen

Gracie (RESCUE)

NAFOD - No Apparent Fear Of Death

Lily (RESCUE)

Mom's shadow

Shiloh (RESCUE) - ADOPTED

Village Greeter

BEAR - OVER THE RAINBOW

Bear - OBD (Old Bear Dog) Our 1st Rescue Dog

KODI - OVER THE RAINBOW

Kodi - Ann Marie's Original Lubby

RUSTY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Rusty - Our First Dog

PENNY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Penny - Our Sweet Girl

CHANCE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Chance - One Man's Very Best Friend (Click photo & help fight cancer in Goldens)

GOLDEN HONEY - AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

CHANDLER - OVER THE RAINBOW

THE LUKE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Golden Boy, Lucky Luke, has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed. He is a most loved dog.

THE BLEU - OVER THE RAINBOW

Playing with The Luke

THE LATE GREAT GORDIE WONDERDOG

WE ALL MISS GORDON

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE (AND ANIMALS)

RIGHT CLICK ON MY PICTURE, OPEN IN A NEW TAB. NOW! GOT IT?

ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY

CLICK ON LOGO TO LEARN MORE

PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE, OR A LOT WITH AHGRR; NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP.

PLEASE, GIVE JUST ONE DOLLAR IF YOU CAN.

WE PARTICIPATED IN TWINKIE'S 2010 GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT

WE MET LOTS OF NEW BLOGGER BUDDIES.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org

"The Animals' Saviour" - Copyright Jim Willis 1999

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created You."

POOP ON CANCER

CLICK PHOTO TO HELP

CANCER KILLS GOLDENS

AVMA's 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer: 1 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow2 Sores that do not heal3 Weight loss4 Loss of appetite5 Bleeding or discharge from any body opening6 Offensive odor7 Difficulty eating or swallowing8 Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina9 Persistent lameness or stiffness10 Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

GOLDEN INSPIRATION

CLICK ON PHOTO

HAPPY HEARTS DOG COOKIES

Home Made with Home Love

DINOVITE - WORKING WONDERS FOR DOGS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. JUST CLICK ON THE LOGO.

WATCH THE RESCUE

CLICK ON THE PUP

PETFINDER

PETFINDER not only has lists of specific pets available for adoption near you but it is also a plethora of other great information, hints and tips about pet ownership. Check it out by clicking the Petfinder logo. - TBH (Hey Homer J. What's "plethora" mean? Is it like a "myriad?")

WE WON THE GOLDEN AWARD

I LOVE DOGS AWARD

THE PINK ROSES AWARD

From Joey: Pink Roses are given to all friends out there, bringing them a sweet and fruitful day. Those who receive these roses as a gift, you need to pass it on to 10 friends of yours to show them you care. And of course, for those who received the roses, that's to show that you're never forgotten.

YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD

From Joey and other Blog Buddies

LIFE IS GRAND AWARD

From Joey with 5 Reasons Life Is Grand

CATS WITH OLDER PEOPLE

Wake up. The cat's got your teeth.

ARMY OF FOUR

DEVOTED TO DOGS

Click here to read Sarah Ferrell's newspaper column on How to be Your Dog's Best Owner.

COMMENTS WELCOME - PLEEZ SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK

Pleez sign our guest book (up at the top of the page post section) and leave us your picture! Just click on our Guest Book. You can also leave your comments on our postings. Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of the posting on which you'd like to comment. If you leave a return e-mail address with your comment, we'll be glad to reply to any questions or comments. Homer is the village elder and he knows the most stuff so he'll probably have an answer. DROOL IS COOL